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    Willie Lightfoot for NYS Assembly, 137th District

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    Willie served his country as an airmen in the United States Air Force. His squadron was one of the first on the ground during Desert Storm.  He came home and served as a Rochester Firefighter, putting out fires for 20 years.  Previously elected as the Monroe County Legislator for the 27th District and currently serves as a City Councilmember, At-Large. Willie is committed to serving the Rochester community and committed to Strengthening Families, Public Safety and More Jobs Opportunities.

    Willie Lightfoot for NYS Assembly, 137th District

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    Willie Lightfoot for NYS Assembly, 137th District

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    Willie J. Lightfoot, son of Theresa Thompson and the late Honorable Willie Walker Lightfoot.  A 12-year veteran of the United States Air Force and a retired City of Rochester firefighter. Mr. Lightfoot served as the Monroe County Legislator representative of the 27th District for ten years and is currently in his 2nd term on the Rochester City Council.  He is a 2005 graduate of the  African American Leadership Development Program and a 2007 graduate of  Leadership Rochester. Mr. Lightfoot is the founder of the “Cut the Violence Initiative” (CTVI), which helps teens avoid or prevent physical abuse, school bullying, domestic violence, gang-related activities, and youth violence. 
    Lightfoot is the developer and manager of a 4,500 square foot multi-purpose building called LIGHTFOOT SQUARE. He is a NYS licensed Barber and a NYS Barber Examiner/ Supervisor and owns and operates his own unisex shop called New Creations Unisex Shop.  He is also the founder and president of the United Professional Barbers and Cosmetologist Association (UPBCA).  This association was created to support small barbering businesses and to provide benefits to barbers and cosmetologists in the greater Rochester region.
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    Rochester City Councilman, At Large. Pastor of Prayer House Church of God By Faith. A Veteran of the US Air Force and a Retired Firefighter.

    Mr. Lightfoot is an ordained Elder and was appointed as Pastor of Prayer House Church of God by Faith in December 2020. Mr. Lightfoot holds several collegiate degrees: two Associate's degrees, one from Monroe Community College in Business Administration and the other from the Community College of the Air Force in Fire Science.; and a Bachelor’s degree from Empire State College. Willie and his wife Verdina have four adult children and four grandchildren. They reside in the 19th Ward, and are both proud members of the 19th Ward Association.

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